Mississippi News Nonprofit Mississippi Eight public universities received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to maintain their doors during the COVID-19 epidemic. It's difficult to see what universities did with the money nearly…
Mississippi Today to publish Phil Bryant welfare investigation
The diversion of funds from the poor was mainly done through government sanctioned processes, whether they were state agencies or private nonprofits. In many cases, the permission was given and the process took place in…
Mississippi’s oldest HBCU responds to bomb threats
Mississippi News Ivy Taylor, a non-profit organization, was in Jackson Tuesday, February 1, just three hours from Rust College in Holly Springs, where she is the president. She woke up at 5:45 AM to get…
Mississippi’s largest teacher pay raise It is, according…
On social media, the governor declared that "the largest teacher and assistant teacher raises in Mississippi history are now law." People often lose their perspective and get caught up in the moment when they declare…
Mississippi Today reflects on the last six years
These issues have been a topic of our reporting for many years. We continue to cover these issues and make public statements about them, which holds politicians and other public officials responsible. We won't stop…
Mississippi Today officially turns six years old
Let me end by sharing some highlights from last year's coverage. We will continue our coverage of MDHS welfare scandal in 2021. Anna Wolfe, an investigative reporter, reported on the amount of money Brett Farve…
Mississippi Today live local journalism event
Reporters opened up about their stories and shared their experiences with difficult stories. Our community members also captured the audience with their stories and talents. The night was centered around the theme Power: Stories Of…
Mississippi Today gets you answers
That year will remain in our collective memories for many years to come. This was the year the COVID-19 pandemic started, and many things have happened since then. The tragic death of a Mississippi teacher…
Mississippi Today celebrates sixth anniversary in March
Since our inception, we have covered many beats. We take pride creating engaging events that allow us to connect with communities throughout the state (when public health permits). We will take you on a six-day…
Mississippi teachers react to pay raise proposals
Mississippi News for Nonprofits Some educators and advocates are delighted by the proposed pay increases. Separate proposals were presented by the Senate and House last week. The Senate proposal would increase the starting salary of…